How I turned a year YOUNGER on my birthday

Yesterday was my birthday, but unlike most people, I turned a year YOUNGER. Really! Okay, let me explain...

It all started a few months ago when someone (I forget who) asked me how old I was. Anyone who is over 44 knows that once you reach that age, you can't just answer spontaneously anymore. You have to mentally calculate your age. So when that person asked me, I did a quick mental calculation--2010 minus 1963 is 47.

"I'm 47," I told them. "I'll be 48 in August."

Okay, I know what you're thinking, but hey, math never was my strong suit. I do WORDS, not numbers.

A few days before my birthday, I realized I was depressed. I was about to turn 48. That meant only 2 years til 50. But gosh darn it anyway, I don't feel two years from 50! In my heart, I still feel 36. Okay, I know that's pushing it a bit, but that's how I feel.

The night before my birthday, I sulked about turning 48. Good God I was old!

Then a miracle happened. I awoke the morning of August 12th and a sudden realization hit me. 2010 minus 1963 is 47. On August 12th! I had just turned 47!!

Instantly, I felt happy and youthful. I still had 3 years before turning 50! I'm still young!!! Whoo-ooo! I'm not depressed now, though I am a bit ticked that I missed the last half of 46.

I called my husband and told him all about this, how I'd thought I was turning 48. He laughed. Then he said, "Only you, Cheryl, would find a way to turn a year YOUNGER on your birthday."

Kobo eReader goes on sale this weekend - $128

Buy the Kobo eReader this weekend for only $128.

Designed by booklovers for booklovers, the Kobo eReader includes:

• E Ink technology and adjustable font sizes - makes reading easy on the eyes
• Read right out of the box – comes pre-loaded with 100 FREE eBooks
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You can buy the Kobo eReader at Chapters, Indigo, Walmart and select Coles (Canada), Borders (US and Australia), Angus & Robertson (Australia), and Whitcoulls (New Zealand)

If you need some book ideas for your Kobo eReader, please check out these ebooks.

Twitter Contest: Enter to win a free ebook

>TWITTER CONTEST: Follow me on Twitter from now until October 10th to be entered in daily draws to win a FREE EBOOK of your choice (Skeletons in the Closet, Remote Control, Whale Song, The River, or Divine Intervention.)

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5 STAR review for Whale Song: "A powerful story of love and loss"

"I read Whale Song over a few nights and was unable to put it down at the end. Whale Song is a powerful story of love and loss, family and friendship, bullying and ultimate forgiveness. Cheryl draws you into the lives of the Nootka Indians and allows the reader to experience Indian folklore firsthand. I experienced a myriad of emotions...I laughed and cried and my heart soared at the ultimate act of love. I will recommend this book to everyone who is looking for a great book." --Virginia Stephens

Printed with permission from the reviewer.

Whale Song is available at Amazon's Kindle Store, Kobo Books, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords and more. You can read it on various ereaders, tablets, smartphones, laptops and your PC.

Review of Skeletons in the Closet & Other Creepy Stories

Here's a review of my latest release, Skeletons in the Closet & Other Creepy Stories, printed here with permission from the reviewer, John Zur.

"If you like Stephen King's quirky short stories or are a fan of the Twilight Zone, you will enjoy "Skeletons in the Closet" from author Cheryl Kaye Tardif. The book contains 13 short stories...The title short story is worth the price of the book. I also enjoyed "Ouija" and "Remote Control". Check out Cheryl's other great books, including "The River" and "Whale Song" - two of my favorite books!"

Press Release: If you like Stephen King's short stories or The Twilight Zone, you'll really enjoy Skeletons in the Closet

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Skeletons in the Closet & Other Creepy Stories by bestselling author Cheryl Kaye Tardif is a cross between a Stephen King short story collection and episodes of The Twilight Zone and The Hitchhiker. Enter the closet...if you dare.

EDMONTON, AB, August 01, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Stephen King's short story collections, Night Shift, Skeleton Crew and Everything's Eventual, plus episodes of The Twilight Zone and The Hitchhiker television series, are what inspired bestselling author Cheryl Kaye Tardif's earlier writing, and now she has released a novelette e-book titled Remote Control and an e-book collection of short stories titled Skeletons in the Closet & Other Creepy Stories...


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Skeletons in the Closet & Other Creepy Stories is available in ebook edition at Amazon's Kindle Store and Smashwords. Pick up your copy today! Makes a great gift.

New release: Skeletons in the Closet & Other Creepy Stories

Today launches my new short story collection, kind of a mix between Stephen King's short collections, The Twilight Zone and The Hitchhiker.

In Skeletons in the Closet & Other Creepy Stories you'll find 13 suspenseful shorts, including my novelette Remote Control. Some of the stories are based on true events.

Skeletons in the Closet is now available in ebook edition for only $2.99 US at Amazon's Kindle Store and Smashwords.

Pick up your copy today! It makes an awesome gift for anyone who likes a good scare.